Dispatch Operator

Role Details

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will be responsible for contributing to the effective operation of the mine from a control room situation, providing tactical shift oversight and execution of the shift plan to improve overall production in a safe and efficient manner.

Safety is a core value at Gold Fields and we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our company.

This is offered on 4 days on, 4 nights on, 6 days off roster and would require the incumbent to be residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie.

Benefits include:

• 6 % Site Allowance & Quarterly Bonus Scheme & Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Salary continuance scheme and life insurance
• Virgin Velocity reward points
• Continual training and ability to expand your career
• Salary Sacrifice options

About the role:

• Assist in optimising mining activities by providing operational coordination through the effective use of the fleet management system as part of the shift management team along with production, drill & blast and Maintenance Supervisors and Leading Hands
• Ensure the equipment stoppages and delays are planned and coordinated to reduce impact to the production cycle
• Coordinate and monitor equipment operator breaks and ensure equipment is refueled and equipment delivered for planned maintenance in accordance with shift plan
• Contribute to procedures and documentation for the safe and efficient operation of Dispatch
• Liaise with the crew, Dispatch Technician and Supervisor to ensure that the technology infrastructure, systems and main data references are maintained and working correctly

About you:

• Previous experience in Komatsu and Caterpillar fleets in an operational context would be highly regarded
• Previous experience working with Wenco, Modular, Jigsaw or MineStar
• Valid Driver’s License is mandatory
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Demonstrated high level of safety standards and work behaviours

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields/australia.com

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.